International Programs

304 Fairchild Hall
785-532-5498
E-mail: oip@k-state.edu
www.k-state.edu/oip

The mission of the Office of International Programs is to lead the internationalization of Kansas State University by supporting and collaborating with faculty, students, and scholars in international education and research worldwide.

Building upon several decades of international involvement, K-State provides a range of programs that link the campus with other parts of the world. Many of these are coordinated through individual departments or colleges; others serve the whole university.

The Office of International Programs supervises the Education Abroad Program, the English Language Program, the International and Scholars Services unit, and provides a range of services and support to faculty and students.

Education Abroad Program

Katelin Christianer-Donkers, Director
Brent Holliday, Assistant Director
304 Fairchild Hall
785-532-5990
www.k-state.edu/studyabroad

Education Abroad is the first stop for students planning to study, volunteer, intern, or research abroad. We offer a variety of academic programs that prepare students for success in an increasing global society. Programs range from short term faculty-led and group programs to individual summer, semester, and academic year opportunities. Programs are available in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. With over one hundred programs worldwide, students are able to find a program that matches their needs and interests. Exchange programs involve reciprocal partnerships with universities abroad that allow students to attend partner universities while paying K-State, in-state tuition and education abroad fees to K-State.  Additional program options are available through direct enrollment and affiliated program providers. Faculty-led programs are education abroad courses taught internationally by K-State faculty and are coordinated by Education Abroad in cooperation with the academic departments.

Federal Financial Aid and most scholarships can be used towards education abroad.  Education Abroad encourages students to apply for local and national education abroad scholarships in addition to the scholarships available through the Education Abroad. Select scholarships for education abroad are listed below:

Education Abroad Scholarships

Scholarships available through the Office of International Programs/Education Abroad include:

• Goss Discovery Scholarship
• Megan E. Taylor Czech Republic Student Award
• Duane and Shirley Acker International Scholar Award
• The Catherine Joyce Memorial Scholarship
• Doris Hays Fenton Memorial Scholarship
• The Heather Stewart Memorial Scholarship
• Mary Lynn Manning Study Abroad Scholarship
• Rodolfo J. Montes de Oca/Costa Rica Small Town International Scholarship
• The Vernon Larson Study Scholarship
• Veronica Bonebrake International Scholarship

Scholarships available through other offices include:

College of Agriculture International Study Scholarship
117 Waters Hall

College of Business Administration - Larry and Patricia Kendall Study Abroad Scholarship
107 Calvin Hall

College of Health and Human Sciences International Study/Service Scholarships
119 Justin Hall

Blue Key
103 Leadership Studies

Department of Modern Languages Scholarships (language majors only)
104 Eisenhower Hall

Gilman, Boren, Fulbright, and Critical Languages Scholarship
Beth Powers
215 Fairchild Hall

Office of International Programs (OIP)

Grant Chapman, Associate Provost
304 Fairchild Hall
785-532-5498
E-mail: oip@k-state.edu
www.k-state.edu/oip

The mission of the Office of International Programs is to lead the internationalization of Kansas State University by supporting and collaborating with faculty, students, and scholars in international education and research worldwide.

Building upon several decades of international involvement, K-State provides a range of programs that link the campus with other parts of the world. Many of these are coordinated through individual departments or colleges; others serve the whole university.

The Office of International Programs supervises the Education Abroad Program, the English Language Program, and the International Student and Scholar Services unit, and provides a range of services and support to faculty and students.

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

Stacey Bailey, PhD, Director
Bogi Daviews, Associate Director
2012 Tunstall Cir., Building 7, Manhattan, KS 66502
785-532-6448
Fax: 785-532-6607
E-mail: isss@k-state.edu
www.k-state.edu/isss

The staff at International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) provide vital services for K-State’s around 2,500 international students, scholars, and their families. This includes advice on U.S. immigration regulations, support during their stay in the U.S., third-party sponsored student support, and cultural programs. The staff assists them with visa and passport issues, work authorization, entry and exit documentation, certification of status forms, housing, programming and personal concerns. ISSS also offers assistance to faculty and departments wanting to bring international scholars to the United States. Additionally, the staff serves the entire campus as a resource on international student and scholar issues. The office operates under the Office of International Programs and works with all facets of the University to implement and support both the goals of each student and scholar and the goals of the University in international education. Staff members provide leadership and support for a variety of programs that promote global awareness and understanding.

Admission Information for Undergraduate International Students

Admission Information for Graduate International Students

International Student and Scholar Services

English Language Program

Ketty Reppert, Director
Leena Chakrabarti, Associate Director of Student Services

205 Fairchild
1601 Vattier Street
Manhattan, KS 66506
785-532-7324
E-mail: elp@k-state.edu
www.k-state.edu/elp

The English Language Program (ELP) assesses English language proficiency and offers intensive English courses primarily for international students who plan to enter degree programs at K-State. However, it also accepts students who wish to come for English instruction only.

The program offers five levels of full-time intensive English along with advanced part-time courses specifically for students who need support in English while taking classes in their degree field.

International undergraduate applicants: For other information, write or e-mail the English Language Program at the addresses above.

International Curricula

Students seeking to enrich their college experience and enhance their personal and professional development may take advantage of several interdisciplinary international education opportunities. International travel scholarships are offered by the college and departments.

College of Agriculture

Don Boggs
117 Waters Hall
785-532-6151
Fax: 785-532-6897
E-mail: dboggs@k-state.edu
www.ag.k-state.edu

The College of Agriculture offers opportunities for international travel through faculty-led study tours, summer exchange programs, semester abroad program, and summer internships in other countries. Scholarship or grant support is provided for all College of Agriculture students who travel internationally to study topics related to their major. A minor in international agriculture is available to students with agricultural majors. The minor requires a combination of language, international course work, and experience abroad.

College of Agriculture International Scholarships

Contact: Don Boggs 785-532-6151

• Boggs International Agriculture Scholarship
• Brown International Travel Award
• Galle International Agricultural Scholarship
• Lewis International Study Scholarship
• Morgan Family International Study Scholarship
• Stunkel International Travel Award Honoring Fred Cholick
• Wolfe International Scholarship

College of Arts and Sciences

Robert Clark, Director International and Area Studies
014A Eisenhower Hall
785-532-1988
Fax: 785-532-7004
E-mail: ias@k-state.edu
www.k-state.edu/ias

The College of Arts and Sciences offers two international, interdisciplinary secondary majors and two minors to undergraduates in any college: International Studies secondary major and Latin American Studies secondary major, East Asian Studies minor and African Studies minor. For more information, reference to these programs select either or find them listed in Colleges and Departments.

College of Business Administration

Student Services
107 Calvin Hall
785-532-6180
Fax: 785-532-7809
E-mail: cbastusv@k-state.edu
www.cba.k-state.edu

The College of Business Administration offers several opportunities to its students to learn about global business issues and practices as they prepare to meet the future challenges in the global marketplace. In addition to study abroad programs and faculty-led trips abroad, business students can earn a Certificate in International Business offered by the College of Business Administration or earn a secondary major in International Studies offered by the College of Arts and Sciences. Scholarships are often available for business students who travel internationally to study topics related to their major.

International Service Teams

Kaitlin Long, Program Coordinator and Instructor
1300 Mid-Campus Drive N
Manhattan, KS 66502
785-532-6085
Fax: 785-532-6896
E-mail: KaitlinL@k-state.edu 
http://www.k-state.edu/leadership/programs/serviceteams/internationalteams/